
12| CONTROLS * (CONTINUED )
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL* applies your vehicle brakes at 
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power. If 
the trailer begins to sway, the stability control light flashes 
and the message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED appears 
in the information display. The first thing to do is slow down 
your vehicle, then pull safely to the side of the road and check 
for proper tongue load and trailer load distribution. For more 
information, please refer to the Towing chapter in your   
Owner’s Manual.
13 | INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER * 
assists in smooth and effective trailer braking by powering 
the trailer’s electric or electric over hydraulic brakes with a 
proportional output based on the towing vehicle’s   
brake pressure. 
  Use the GAIN adjustment buttons to increase or decrease the 
braking feature’s power output to the trailer. 
Adjust the GAIN by pressing the GAIN + or GAIN – buttons to 
increase or decrease the setting to the desired starting point. 
A GAIN setting of 6.0 is a good starting point for heavier loads.
To test the adjusted GAIN setting: 
  •   In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, 
level surface at a speed of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and 
squeeze the manual control lever completely.
  •   If the trailer wheels lock up (the tires will squeal), reduce 
the GAIN setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase 
the GAIN setting.
  •   The proper GAIN setting will be at the point just below 
trailer wheel lock-up. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer 
wheel lockup may not be attainable even with the 
maximum GAIN setting of 10.
For more information, please refer to the  Towing chapter in your 
Owner’s Manual.
14 | FOUR -WHEEL DRIVE  (4W D )*
operates in four modes for a variety of road conditions:
2H (4X2)  mode delivers power to the rear wheels only, that is 
appropriate for normal, on-road driving on dry pavement and 
provides the best fuel economy. 
4A (4X4 AUTO) mode provides electronic control four-wheel 
drive with power delivered to all four wheels, as required, for 
increased traction. This mode is appropriate for all on-road 
driving conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, 
snow and gravel.
4H (4X4) mode provides electronically locked four-wheel drive 
power to all four wheels. This position is not recommended for 
use on dry pavement and is only intended for severe winter or 
off-road conditions, such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. 
4L (4X4) mode provides electronically locked four-wheel 
drive when extra power at reduced speeds is needed. Use this 
mode for off-road, low-speed operation, such as climbing steep 
grades, pulling a boat out of the water and more. Refer to the 
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
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9|  RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY *
provides various information about important vehicle systems. 
Use the right-hand, 5-way controls located on your steering 
wheel to scroll through, highlight and make minor adjustments 
within a selected menu. For more information, see your   
SYNC Supplement. 
10 | STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or decrease your volume level.
Press 
 to access the previous or next radio station, 
CD track or preset satellite radio channel.
Press OK repeatedly to access all possible media sources.
Press 
 to access voice recognition*.
Press 
 to access SYNC® phone features.
Note: Some of your steering wheel media controls may vary.   
See the Steering Wheel chapter in your Owner’s Manual for   
more details.
11|  PUSH BUTTON START *
allows you to start your vehicle by pressing the START STOP 
button while fully pressing down on the brake pedal. If you 
leave your vehicle idling for an extended period of time, it 
automatically shuts down. Before the engine shuts down, a 
message appears in the information display, allowing the driver 
to override the shutdown feature. Press the button again to 
switch the engine off.
Note: Your intelligent access transmitter must be inside the 
vehicle for the ignition to start. Keyless warning alert sounds the 
horn twice when you exit the vehicle with the intelligent access 
transmitter and the keyless vehicle is on.
12| CONTROLS *
A.   POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL*  lets you open or close  
your power liftgate from inside your vehicle. To use,   
press the control.
B.    HILL START ASSIST keeps your vehicle stationary long 
enough to move your foot from the brake pedal to the 
accelerator pedal when your vehicle is on a slope. Press 
the control to switch this feature off. It turns back on 
automatically after you re-start your vehicle.
C.    STABILITY CONTROL WITH RSC
® (ROLL STABILITY 
CONTROL™) automatically activates when you start your 
engine and helps you keep control of your vehicle when on 
a slippery surface. The electronic stability control portion 
of the system helps avoid skids and lateral slides, while 
the roll stability control helps avoid a vehicle rollover. The 
traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and 
loss of traction. 
              

comfort
SEATING-TO -CARGO VERSATILITY
Note:  Before folding the second- or third-row seats, make sure to flip down th\
e head 
restraints by pulling on the strap, and remove all items from the floor \
and seats.
TO FOLD THE FLAT
-FOLDING SECOND-ROW SEATS TO
THE LOAD FLOOR
Pull up on the handle located behind the seatback while pushing the seat\
back 
forward and down into the seat cushion. 
Note: You may need to exert a moderate force to move the seat forward and dow\
n. 
TO RETURN THE SEATS TO AN UPRIGHT
SEATING POSITION  
Lift and pull the seat rearward until the latch engages fully. 
E -Z ENTRY INTO THE THIRD -ROW SEATS
The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the thir\
d-row seat.
To enter the third-row seating area  
1.  Fold the head restraint forward. 
2.  Pull up on lever 1. 
3.    Fold down the second-row seat and release the handle.
4.    Pull the handle up again until the seat releases from the floor. 
5.    Push the seat upward and fold it away from the third row. 
Pull StrapHandle
Lever 1 Position 2 Position 3
To return the seat to an upright seating position
 1.   Push the seat down and latch it to the floor.
2.    Bring the seatback to an upright position. It 
should lock into position.
3.    Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into  
its original position.
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  Climate
Access climate control features, including 
the temperature, airflow direction, fan 
speed and other climate features for you 
and your front passenger.
SET YOUR TEMPERATURE
•   Touch the Climate icon on  
the touchscreen.
•      Use voice commands to change your 
settings, like “Climate set temperature 
to 72 degrees” and SYNC 3 makes  
that adjustment.
•     You can also use the 
▲ or ▼ buttons  
on the touchscreen.
 audio
No matter how you store your music, 
SYNC makes it yours to enjoy when you’re 
behind the wheel. Just press the Audio  
icon on the touchscreen. From here, you 
can easily go between AM/FM, SiriusXM 
and other media sources. 
SET YOUR RADIO PRESETS
•  Tune to the station and then press 
and hold one of the memory preset 
buttons. The audio mutes briefly 
while the system saves the station, 
and then the audio returns.
•  Two preset banks are available for 
AM and three banks for FM. To access 
additional presets, tap the preset 
button. The indicator on the preset 
button shows which bank of presets 
you are currently viewing.
BRING IN YOUR OWN MUSIC
Use SYNC 3 to play all of your favorite 
music from phones, flash drives and 
other devices.
Plug your device into a USB port, select 
Sources and then choose USB. Wait for 
the system to finish indexing your music 
to begin listening. You can even create 
random playlists by using the   
Shuffle function. 
 Apps
STREAM APPS
The system supports the use of certain 
types of apps such as Pandora® or 
iHeartRadio® through a USB or Bluetooth-
enabled devices.
Each app gives you different on-screen 
options depending on the app’s content. 
For more information, refer to the SYNC 
Supplement. For support, visit the website 
or call the toll-free number.
See the inside front cover of this guide  
for details.
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MOONROOF*
The moonroof control is on the overhead console. It has a   
one-touch open and close feature. To stop its motion during   
the one-touch operation, press the control a second time. 
To open, press and release the SLIDE control. It stops short of 
the fully opened position to help reduce wind noise. Press the 
SLIDE control again to fully open the moonroof. To close, pull 
and release the SLIDE control. 
To vent, press and release the TILT control. Pull and hold the 
TILT control to close the moonroof. 
Once you close the moonroof, you can still open or close the 
sliding shade manually. Pull the shade toward the front of the 
vehicle to close it.
REAR HEATED SEATS *
Press the heated seat  control repeatedly to cycle through the 
settings and off. More lights indicate a higher setting.
AMBIENT LIGHTING *
When activated, ambient lighting illuminates key areas of your 
interior with a choice of colors. 
To access and make adjustments, use your touchscreen
1.  Press the Settings icon > Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Move the color up or down to increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch the feature on or off, touch the selected color again.
MEMORY FEATURE*
The memory function saves and recalls the positions of the 
driver seat, power mirrors, tilt and telescoping steering column* 
and adjustable pedals.* Use the memory controls on the left 
side of the driver’s seat 
  to program and then recall 
memory positions.
To program
1.    Switch on the ignition. 
2.   Move the memory features to your desired position. 
3.   Press and hold the 
 button until you hear a tone. 
Use this same procedure to set the second position using the   
 
 button.
You can now use these controls to recall the set memory positions. 
You can also program your memory seats to your transmitter. 
That way, when you unlock your door with the transmitter, your 
memory features automatically move into your saved position. 
See the Seats chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more details.
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING
You may hear a pulsing noise when one or both of the rear 
windows are open. Lower a front window slightly to reduce   
this noise.
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POWERFOLD® THIRD -ROW SEAT *
The 60/40 split-folding bench seat uses a power-activated 
seatback release. Fold one side or both down for more flexibility. 
The controls are on the right-hand rear quarter trim panel, 
accessible from the liftgate area.
Note: Make sure you unfasten all of the safety belts and fold the 
head restraints down first.
To lower
1.   Press the corresponding control(s) or use the middle control 
to fold both seats down. 
2.   To return the seatback(s) to the original position(s), press the 
corresponding control(s) again. 
See the Seats chapter in your Owner’s Manual for   
more information.
Note:  The power-folding seats operate for 10 minutes after you 
switch the ignition off. The transmission must be in park (P) and 
the liftgate or liftgate glass must be open.
LEATHER CLEANING
For cleaning and removing spots and stains, use Motorcraft® 
Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner** or a commercially 
available leather cleaning product for automotive interiors.
Note:  Test any cleaning product on an inconspicuous area first. 
Do not use the following products as these may damage   
the leather:
• Oil and petroleum or silicone-based leather conditioners.
•  Household cleaners.
•  Alcohol solutions.
•   Solvents or cleaners intended specifically for rubber, vinyl   
and plastics. 
For complete information, see the Vehicle Care chapter of your 
Owner’s Manual.
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SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATICTM TRANSMISSION *
Gives you the ability to manually change gears if you like. To use, 
move the gearshift lever from drive (D) to manual (M).
 •   Press the (+) button to upshift.
 •    Press the (–) button to downshift.
To return back to automatic shifts, move the gearshift lever from 
manual (M) to a different gearshift position.
EASY FUEL® SYSTEM
When fueling your vehicle
1.  Put your vehicle in park (P) and switch the ignition off.
2.  Open the fuel filler door.
3.    Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system, 
and leave the nozzle fully inserted until you are done pumping. 
4.    Wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel pump 
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain into the fuel tank.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from a fuel container,  
use the plastic funnel located in the spare wheel storage tray.  
Clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. 
Note:  Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with 
the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. You can purchase 
extra funnels from an authorized dealer if you choose to dispose 
of the funnel.
FUEL TYPE AND FUEL TANK CAPACITY 
Depending on your vehicle, your fuel tank has a capacity of 
either 28 gallons (106L) or 33.5 gallons (126.8L). 
Use only UNLEADED gasoline blended with a maximum of   
15% ethanol and a minimum of an 87 octane rating. Do not use 
E85 (ethanol), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any other   
fuel because it could damage or impair the emission   
control system. 
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) that displays a low tire pressure warning light 
when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. 
If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible. 
Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of 
your  Owner’s Manual for more information.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
The temporary spare tire is located under the vehicle, just 
forward of the rear bumper. The temporary spare is for 
emergency use only and you should replace it as soon as 
possible. The jack and tools are under the access panel in the 
floor behind the rear seat. Make sure to switch off the power 
running boards* prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. 
Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter in your Owner’s Manual.  
CONVENIENCE
POWER LIFTGATE OPERATION*
You can open your power liftgate three different ways:
 •   Push the control on the instrument panel. 
 •    Press the control on your remote 
entry transmitter twice within 
three seconds.
 •    Press the liftgate control located 
on the inside of the liftgate handle. 
To close with the rear cargo area button, press and release   
the control located on the left, rear quarter panel. 
SECURICODETM KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD *
Lock or unlock the doors without a key by using the keypad. 
Enter the factory-set, 5-digit entry code or your personal code. 
This code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box. 
To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or your personal 
code, then press 3•4 within five seconds. With intelligent 
access, press any button on the keypad once to unlock all 
doors. You do not need to enter a code first.
To lock all doors, press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same 
time with the driver door closed. You do not need to enter the 
keypad code first.
REMOTE START*
Remote start allows you to start the engine from outside 
your vehicle using your key. To start, press  and then press  twice within three seconds. Your vehicle runs for 5, 10, 
or 15 minutes, depending on the setting. See the Information 
Displays chapter in your Owner’s Manual to select the duration 
of the remote start system. 
Once inside, apply the brake while pressing the START STOP 
button. Shift into drive (D) and go. If you have an integrated 
keyhead transmitter, insert the key into the ignition and switch 
the ignition on as you normally would before driving. To switch 
the engine off from outside the vehicle after using your remote 
start, press 
 once.
POWER RUNNING BOARDS *
When active, the running boards extend down and out when 
you open the doors. They return to the stowed position after a 
two-second delay when you close the doors. 
To enable and disable the power running board feature, refer to 
the Information Displays chapter in your Owner’s Manual. 
Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge 
assemblies, running board motors, or the running board   
under-body mounts to lift the vehicle when jacking. Always   
use proper jacking points. See your Owner’s Manual for details. 
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
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Instrument Panel